Public Health Nurse l

Date:
Mar 3, 2026

Location:

Vernon, TX

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Functional

Title:

Public Health Nurse I

Job Title:

Public Health Nurse I
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Region 2/3
Posting Number: 14329
Closing Date: 03/17/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $4,884.00
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Shift: Day
Additional

Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 40%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Facility

Location:

Vernon

Job Location City:
Vernon

Job Location Address: 1531 CUMBERLAND ST
Other Locations:
Vernon
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Under the direction of the nursing supervisor, Regional Nurse Manager, and the Regional Medical Director, the public health nurse provides routine (journey-level) public health nursing work in clinical and non-clinical settings for the assessment, care, and treatment of individuals, families, and communities according to standing delegation orders. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating public health services in assigned counties.

Services are focused on the promotion of optimum wellness and disease prevention such as immunizations against vaccine‑preventable diseases, and comprehensive case management for clients utilizing community resources and referrals to needed services.

This position works with moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out‑of‑state to complete essential job functions. Member of the Incident Command Structure in response to public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. This position is office‑based, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Direct Services – Provides specialized and comprehensive public health nursing services in the clinic, home, and community. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the physical, emotional, and psychosocial health status of clients, families, and communities. Provides individualized care according to policies, procedures, program standards, physician orders and standing delegation orders which may include lab testing/counseling, independent home visits, providing/administering medications, education and counseling, case management, referrals, and follow‑up.

Performs disease intervention, surveillance, and prevention functions around Tuberculosis, HIV/STD, Perinatal Hepatitis B and Immunizations and other identified diseases. Maintains appropriate confidential client records per agency and HIPAA standards. (50%)

Coordination and Leadership – May participate in assessing client and clinical needs, developing materials, and/or conducting education, orientation, and training for staff and contractors. May participate in quality assurance reviews and provide input for corrective action. Coordinates vaccine management to include inventory, vaccine ordering, reporting, receiving, and returning, and day‑to‑day cold‑chain management. May coordinate schedules and assign/delegate work to assure the provision of services.

Responsible for management of clinical resources/supplies. Prepares and maintains monthly activity reports. (25%)

Population‑Based Services – Provides Essential Public Health Services to assigned communities. Participates in community assessments, identifies health needs, plans and implements…